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Valley Forge Christian College is in a large suburb, in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. The school has a Assemblies of God Church religious affiliation. Valley Forge Christian College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at Valley Forge Christian College include music and therapy and counseling.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission. Valley Forge Christian College attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
The school, in 2005, had 934 students (881 full-time equivalent).
Valley Forge Christian College is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Valley Forge Christian College makes available student meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our Mission To prepare individuals for a life of service and leadership in the church and in the world. VFCC is part of an international network of Assemblies of God colleges and universities. As an educational resource center, the College prepares Pentecostal leaders according to Luke 2:52 û intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially. Since 1939, these individuals have gone on to begin a career, continue professional development, and/or pursue further education at the graduate level. Our Values/Commitments: 1. Community (Harmony) 2. Creativity 3. Global and Cultural Awareness 4. Leadership 5. Learning 6. Missions 7. Quality (Excellence) 8. Service 9. Spirituality 10. Technology Our Goals/Vision (2003-2008) 1. Increase Enrollment 2. Develop Facilities 3. Expand Curriculum 4. Expand Fiscal Resources 5. Increase Multi-Cultural Diversity 6. Develop Assessment Plan"
More complete details are provided below.
Valley Forge Christian College
1401 Charlestown Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460
General Phone: (610) 935-0450
Admissions Phone: (800) 432-8322
Financial Aid Phone: (800) 432-8322
http://www.vfcc.edu
Valley Forge Christian College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 81 | theology and religious vocations, youth ministry, bible studies, pastoral counseling, theology, missionary studies, religious education, religious music |
| Therapy And Counseling | 22 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 18 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, music teaching |
| Business And Management | 5 | business |
| Music | 5 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Valley Forge Christian College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 116 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 1 |
In 2005, Valley Forge Christian College had a total enrollment of 934 students (881 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 42% |
| New Jersey | 15% |
| New York | 9% |
| Ohio | 8% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Valley Forge Christian College offers campus housing for 801 of its 881 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 432-8322
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,928 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,928 |
| Room and board | $ 5,830 |
| Room charge | $ 2,574 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 748 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,722 |
Financial Aid:
Valley Forge Christian College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 330600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (800) 432-8322
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $58,896 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $57,987 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $49,773 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $44,626 | 8 | $41,247 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $50,592 | 10 | $43,221 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Valley Forge Christian College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Assemblies of God Church affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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